First Look at Chloe Grace Moretz on Set of CARRIE, Compares Film to BLACK SWAN; Production on the Horror Remake Officially Begins in Toronto

Production has officially started in Toronto for Boys Don’t Cry director Kimberly Peirce’s remake of Stephen King’s Carrie, starring Chloe Grace Moretz. Up until now, we’ve only been able to bring you casting news on the horror picture, which stars Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Gabriella Wilde and Ansel Elgort. The new press release provides a few more plot details, which leads us to believe they’re sticking quite closely to the source material. I’m not 100% up to date on the differences between the novel and the 1976 Brian De Palma film, but Moretz recently stated that the new version will be closer to the book. Hit the jump for more plot details on Peirce’s version of Carrie, along with a first look at Moretz in the title role.

Here’s the updated synopsis from the Carrie press release:

The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday,Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.

And here’s the first look at Moretz on the set of Carrie, dressed in the drab clothing of her title role (via Page to Premiere). In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Moretz talked about her preparation for the role and compared this version to the source material:

“I’m not watching it (1976 Carrie) in preparation for the movie because we’re doing something totally different and I’m trying to bring my own take into it. I am changing everything about me—my hair, my look. I’m doing my own take on [the character]. The script is totally different from the [original]. It’s more like the book. It’s a more Black Swan version—it messes with your mind. You’ll see things, and you don’t know if you’ve seen them.”

I’m much more excited to see a different take on King’s novel rather than just a shot-for-shot rehash of the original film. What do you guys think? Let us know in the comments. Finally, here’s an image taken from the first day on set by Moretz herself (who will probably be taking a lot more, since she is a big fan of Twitter).